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Like many people, you’re probably aware of the many benefits of massage and might even have tried one. But do you know your swedish from your deep tissue or sports and when to choose one style over another?

Like many people these days, you’re probably heard of Swedish massage. It is after all the Queen of Massage if there is one. You may also be aware of the many benefits of massage- the stress reduction, immediate benefits to your immune system and of course the relaxation zone post benefits.

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Plan your dream girlfriend’s getaway in Greater Palm Springs at these top spas, September 1–November 30.

Discover new spa experiences on a girlfriend’s getaway in Greater Palm Springs, September 1–November 30.

Palm Beach, one of the most glorious places on earth to relax, rejuvenate and re-nourish your body, mind and soul, during Spa & Wellness Month.

Winter weather means it’s time to give your skin some extra care. These spa tips will help keep your skin smooth, supple and radiant–even in the coldest climates.

Myofascial release is stretching of the fascia, the thin tissue that covers all the organs of the body.

For thousands of years, Eastern healers have used pressure-point massage to balance the body; shiatsu is the Japanese version.

The Swedish Massage style takes its name from a 19th-century Swedish physiologist, Per Henrik Ling, whose system of medical gymnastics included massage.

During a hot stone massage the therapist heats as many as 50 basalt stones to 120–140º F and rubs them over your oiled body.

Rolfing is a soft-tissue manipulation used to structurally realign the body and enhance overall vitality.

During a reflexology session, you’re clothed and seated or lying down while the therapist rubs, presses on, and squeezes points on your feet.

The benefits of lymphatic drainage range from a decrease in facial puffiness and a boost in immune function to a smoothing of cellulite and a soothing of muscle soreness.

Spa treatments can relieve the main discomforts of pregnancy, and the spa atmosphere can relax expectant mothers overwhelmed by the changes in their bodies.

Back Massage, the most fundamental and popular of all spa services, concentrates on the back of the body and can be ideal for sufferers of chronic back pain.

Thai massage, long considered a medical treatment in Thailand, the therapist puts you through a series of stretches that cover the entire body.

A scalp massage is ahead massage designed to relax the mind and encourage circulation.

Ayurvedic Massage is based on ancient Indian principles of Ayurveda and pressure points, designed to heal the body and create a balance between mind, body, and spirit.

Like its name suggests, Deep-Tissue Massage targets your body’s deepest layers of muscle and releases tension in overstressed areas.